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Toke Townley

Date of birth: 1912-11-06

Place of birth: Margaret Roding, Essex, England, UK

Known for: Acting

Also known as:

Toke Townley

Biography

Movie Credits

A Christmas Carol
4.3

A Christmas Carol

1959-12-27

Another version of the Dickens classic. Originally an episode of Fredric March Presents Tales from

The Runaway Bus
3

The Runaway Bus

1953-02-16

When heavy fog prevents any flights from leaving London Airport, a group of passengers are put on a

The Men of Sherwood Forest
3.4

The Men of Sherwood Forest

1954-11-01

Robin Hood is persuaded by two nobles whom he believes to be loyal to King Richard to recover secret

Fast and Loose
3.1

Fast and Loose

1954-02-12

An unmarried couple are forced to adopt a series of pretexts when they stay at a country inn togethe

Barnacle Bill
3.2

Barnacle Bill

1957-12-17

A seasick sea captain commands an amusement pier despite local opposition. Released in the U.S. as '

A Cry from the Streets
3.6

A Cry from the Streets

1958-08-12

Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a

The Admirable Crichton
3.4

The Admirable Crichton

1957-06-11

Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household, he believes in treating his servants as his equals -

The Broken Horseshoe
2.5

The Broken Horseshoe

1953-01-10

When a hit and run patient is murdered an attending doctor is placed under suspicion.

Innocent Sinners
3.5

Innocent Sinners

1958-03-25

A neglected girl in post-World War II London befriends street urchins who help her build a tiny gard

You've Made Your Bed - Now Lie in It
0

You've Made Your Bed - Now Lie in It

1969-09-08

Eames is a middle aged man, with a boring, routine job. His life changes when he meets a young girl

Doctor at Sea
2.8

Doctor at Sea

1955-07-12

The second of the seven "Doctor" films, based on Richard Gordon's novels and released between 1954 a

H.M.S. Defiant
3.3

H.M.S. Defiant

1962-04-15

Defiant's crew is part of a fleet-wide movement to present a petition of grievances to the Admiralty

Innocents in Paris
2.4

Innocents in Paris

1953-07-22

Romantic comedy about a group of Britons flying to Paris for the weekend.

The Missing Note
2.8

The Missing Note

1961-04-01

Three children track their lost piano with one note missing through London.

Laughter in Paradise
3.2

Laughter in Paradise

1951-06-01

When an eccentric practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs. But before they can

The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel
3

The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel

1969-10-01

A young train spotter heads to Staffordshire for a historic journey through a soon to be condemned t

Carry On Admiral
3

Carry On Admiral

1957-05-14

Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary, and the oth

The Chalk Garden
3.5

The Chalk Garden

1964-04-02

The peculiar antics of Laurel, an emotionally troubled young girl, are the focus of The Chalk Garden

Look Back in Anger
3.3

Look Back in Anger

1959-09-15

A disillusioned, angry university graduate comes to terms with his grudge against middle-class life

The Quatermass Xperiment
3.3

The Quatermass Xperiment

1955-08-26

The first manned spacecraft, fired from an English launchpad, is first lost from radar, then roars b

Treasure Hunt
2.7

Treasure Hunt

1952-06-01

Short of money the owners of Ballyroden Hall must attempt to run it as a guest house, but not everyo

Scars of Dracula
3

Scars of Dracula

1970-11-08

The Prince of Darkness casts his undead shadow once more over the cursed village of Kleinenberg when

Cosh Boy
2.6

Cosh Boy

1953-02-01

Roy Walsh is a brash and enterprising thug who bullies his friends into subservience. He and his gan

Meet Me Tonight
3.4

Meet Me Tonight

1952-09-09

Meet Me Tonight was the American title for the British-filmed Tonight at 8:30, adapted from the Noel

Time, Gentlemen, Please!
4

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

1952-07-01

Because of its high productivity and "almost" 100 per cent employment, the town of Hayhoe, England i

Bang! You're Dead
3.6

Bang! You're Dead

1954-03-15

Two small boys are playing in a wood. The younger boy has a revolver and, not understanding that the

Law and Disorder
3.1

Law and Disorder

1958-06-09

When Percy Brand, a habitual confidence trickster, keeps being sent down, he goes to great lengths t

Turn the Key Softly
3.1

Turn the Key Softly

1953-04-29

A bitter burglar, a prostitute and an elderly shoplifter spend their first day out of jail.

Libel
3.3

Libel

1959-10-23

A California commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden at his

A Man's Affair
2.5

A Man's Affair

1949-01-01

A miner, played by Scottish singer Hamish Menzies, meets a holidaying secretary on the Kent coast an

Meet Mr. Lucifer
2.5

Meet Mr. Lucifer

1953-11-30

A TV set given as a retirement present is sold on to different households causing misery each time.

The World of Suzie Wong
3.2

The World of Suzie Wong

1960-11-10

A Hong Kong prostitute tries modeling and falls for the artist who's painting her.

John and Julie
2.3

John and Julie

1955-07-26

The adventures of two children who runaway to London to see the coronation of Queen Elizabeth.

Three Men in a Boat
3.1

Three Men in a Boat

1956-12-23

Three London gentlemen take a vacation rowing down the Thames, encountering various mishaps and misa

Doctor in Distress
3.1

Doctor in Distress

1963-07-30

"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lanc